Private backing for UK AI companies has reached Pound 2.9 billion, with average deals of Pound 5.9 million, driving record growth across the sector. Ministers say investment is spreading regionally, with the number of firms in the...
A new study by the European Travel Commission shows that national tourism organisations (NTOs) are experimenting with AI but are facing gaps in strategy and skills. Marketing teams are leading the way, applying AI in content gener...
According to people familiar with the plans, Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing an AI model with enhanced agent features to compete with US firms such as OpenAI. The Hangzhou-based company intends for the system to perform mul...
The cloud computing services offered by IBM will end free human support under its Basic Support tier in January 2026, opting for an AI-driven self-service model instead. Users will lose the option to open or escalat...
Starbucks will deploy an AI-powered inventory system across all North American stores. Built with NomadGo, it automatically scans shelves using AR and computer vision to flag low stock. Counts that once took an hour now take about...
France's data protection authority, CNIL, has fined Google 350 million euros and SHEIN 150 million euros as part of a broader enforcement effort targeting non-compliant use of advertising cookies under Article 82 of the French Dat...
The Federal Reserve Board will hold a conference on payments innovation on 21 October, focusing on emerging technologies in US payment systems. Regulators, academics, and industry participants will explore ways to enhance the safe...
Hisense will debut AI-powered innovations at IFA 2025 under the theme 'AI Your Life,' showcasing entertainment, smart homes, and climate-friendly technologies. The company aims to make AI seamless and personal. Entertainment highl...
PayPal has partnered with Perplexity AI to provide PayPal and Venmo users in the US and select international markets with a free 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription and early access to the AI-powered Comet browser. The$200 subscr...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has ordered factory staff to work from home until at least next Tuesday as it recovers from a major cyberattack. Production remains suspended at key UK sites, including Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton...
Mythos AI has installed its Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) on the CB Pacific, a chemical tanker operated by CB Tankers under the Lomar group. The deployment marks the beginning of a year-long trial to introduce advanced b...
Financial services firms are adapting rapidly to the rise of AI in cybersecurity, according to David Ramirez, CISO at Broadridge. He said AI is changing the balance between attackers and defenders while also reshaping the skills s...